October 29, 2021
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0Utopia P2P As Part of the Alt-tech Movement
Today, there are practically no people who are not familiar with the alt-tech movement (especially those interested in freedom of speech, online security, and confidential data protection.)
In a broad sense, alt-tech is a group of sites, platforms, social networks, and internet service providers that position themselves as private and secure alternatives to more widespread applications and systems.
In a narrow sense, alt-tech is the future that we will all arrive at soon, since the number of scandals related to user data leakage into the global network exceeds all expectations.
Our blog has not talked about this movement yet, which is very close to the Utopia mission. Therefore, today, we will figure out whether Utopia P2P can become part of the alt-tech movement.
How can you gain your internet freedom? Read more in the article.
What is the alt-tech movement?
Alt-tech is group of websites, social networks, ecosystems, applications, and more that are considered alternative tools for a reliable and secure online experience. Such sites have less strict rules for content moderation and use in general. The main focus is on the absence of censorship, surveillance, and leakage of user data.
This movement originates from the end of 2010. It was then that the concept of deplatforming appeared – a ban on the internet publication of certain content and its total moderation, as well as censorship and the draining of user data.
For example, well-known researcher Joe Mulhall identified deplatforming as the main event that prompted British users of social networks to join alternative technology platforms. In recent years, there has been a sharp jump in the appearance of such sites in this connection.
The most well-known substitutions or alternatives of popular social media platforms include: Utopia P2P – a popular browser, messenger and email alternative; Gab and Parler – Twitter alternatives; BitChute – YouTube alternatives; Minds, MeWe and WrongThink – Facebook alternatives; Infogalactic – Wikipedia alternative; Imageboard websites 4chan and 8chan; and chat and messaging platforms Discord and Telegram. In addition, domain registrar and web hosting Epik joined the movement.
Read more about 4chan here.
Alt-tech issues
Despite the growing popularity of the alt-tech movement daily, it has not become more popular than tools and instruments from the mainstream segment. People are still increasingly choosing proven well-known applications, browsers, systems, and services, despite the scandals associated with data leakage, surveillance, and censorship.
In the modern world, everyone is used to the fact that it is better not to discuss any confidential things online. Everyone is used to the fact that developers of services themselves transmit user data as soon as the state or commercial organizations request them. Everyone is used to the fact that they are vulnerable to Big Brother, who will somehow be aware of everything, and no one will be able to do anything freely.
However, the services, applications, programs, browsers, etc., that have joined the alt-tech movement are set up to provide the same security for each user.
All that is required of ordinary users is to choose alternative tools instead of the popular ones, and to tell their friends, colleagues, and relatives about them.
The main problem is the lack of popularization of the movement. Today, it’s only those who are “in the know.” However, the users intend to share information about the movement both verbally and online in those same popular social networks.
Then, everyone will know about the movement and will be able to choose something for themselves from a variety of alternative and safe options.
The list of alternative messengers for daily usage is here.
Can Utopia P2P be a part of the movement?
Well, now let’s talk in more detail about whether Utopia P2P, a unique anonymous, decentralized ecosystem for messaging, browsing, data transmission, mining, gaming, etc., can be a full-fledged part of the alt-tech movement.
Compare Utopia P2P with popular private tools here.
Of course, the main feature that unites all cybersecurity projects is data security and confidentiality. This is the foundation on which developers create unique and private projects for online users.
Many developers prefer to remain anonymous or work under a nickname. This security measure is chosen to avoid the influence of outsiders on them. For example, Utopia has been created by developers from the 1984 Group who seem to be anonymous, and we don’t know their real names. So, no one can influence them or demand they reveal this or that information.
By the way, in the case of Utopia P2P in general, any demand to disclose data is obviously doomed to failure – because it has absolutely anonymous registration and use. The ecosystem does not request a real name, phone number, or email to confirm registration. Instead, the user chooses their own nickname and password, after which the ecosystem generates a unique key that opens access to the user’s data.
In addition, developers do not know where a particular user is located since no one knows the IP addresses of online users.
The lack of a single server for data storage also affects security. For example, in Utopia P2P each user has their own cryptographic container where everything is stored, and only the user has access to it.
If we talk about data protection, it is carried out thanks to multi-level encryption based on cryptographic keys. In addition, developers were able to create a unique method of data encryption hidden from prying eyes to protect against third-party interference.
The functional components of the ecosystem combine everything necessary for all types of online activity. For example, there is an instant messenger for communication – uMessenger; an email system for transferring files and documents – uMail; the Idyll Browser for searching for information and creating your own websites; a uWallet for storing your own cryptocurrency (Cryptons); a mining bot for mining cryptocurrency; and for entertainment and gaming – Chess and Poker.
The entire array of tools can work simultaneously. There is no need to download and install anything additionally.
Therefore, today, Utopia is a ready-made, complete internet product that unites thousands of people worldwide. It successfully competes with popular media platforms and increasingly wins because of its privacy and user security. There is no censorship, advertising, surveillance, or rules. This place is free for all actions, conversations, and pastimes.
Conclusion
Despite the alt-tech movement being at the initial stage of its development, Utopia has already joined this unique and innovative idea.
Utopia P2P promotes freedom of speech, actions, and choices. Its audience is a wide range of different representatives of the online community. So, the ecosystem is suitable for any internet user who values privacy and anonymity on the network.
And although it is not yet known whether the alt-tech movement will overshadow popular social networks forever, Utopia can already provide security, anonymity, and privacy for each of us.
Learn more about how to protect your data on the internet.
